Best 7 Berry Best Upside Down Cake Recipes

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**Berry Best Upside-Down Cake: A Delightful Treat for All Occasions**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of the Berry Best Upside-Down Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant colors and sweet flavors of fresh berries with the comforting warmth of a classic cake. This tantalizing dessert features a layer of juicy berries caramelized to perfection, nestled atop a moist and fluffy vanilla cake batter. The harmonious blend of sweet and tangy berries, complemented by the rich vanilla flavor, creates an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a brunch, or simply seeking a delightful treat, this upside-down cake is guaranteed to impress your taste buds and become a beloved favorite.

**Recipe Variations:**

1. **Classic Berry Upside-Down Cake:** This traditional recipe uses a combination of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, caramelized in a buttery brown sugar mixture.

2. **Mixed Berry Upside-Down Cake:** Experiment with different berries such as blackberries, boysenberries, or huckleberries to create a unique and flavorful variation.

3. **Citrus Berry Upside-Down Cake:** Add a zesty twist to your cake by incorporating citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, or limes into the berry mixture.

4. **Chocolate Berry Upside-Down Cake:** Indulge in a decadent combination of chocolate and berries by adding cocoa powder to the cake batter and drizzling melted chocolate over the caramelized berries.

5. **Spiced Berry Upside-Down Cake:** Enhance the flavors of the berries by adding warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the cake batter.

6. **Gluten-Free Berry Upside-Down Cake:** Cater to dietary preferences by using gluten-free flour and ensuring that all other ingredients are gluten-free.

7. **Vegan Berry Upside-Down Cake:** Delight in a plant-based version of this classic dessert by using vegan butter, plant-based milk, and egg replacers.

8. **Individual Berry Upside-Down Cakes:** Create charming individual servings by baking the cake batter and caramelized berries in muffin tins or ramekins.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPSIDE-DOWN BERRY CAKE



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This cake is good warm or cold and served with whipped topping or ice cream. It's very moist with loads of flavor and can be whipped up in just minutes. Enjoy! -Candy Scholl, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, halved
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 large eggs
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan, layer the walnuts and berries; sprinkle with sugar and gelatin. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in marshmallows. Pour over top., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BOOZY BERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sweetened coconut
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons tequila
1 cup blackberries
1 cup blueberries
1 cup chopped strawberries
Canned whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make the cake batter by combining the flour, granulated sugar, milk, sweetened coconut, baking powder, coconut extract, salt, egg and 8 tablespoons butter in a mixing bowl. Beat until well combined, then set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat the base and sides of the skillet. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter and drizzle over the tequila. Evenly distribute the berries over the bottom of the skillet.
  • Pour over the batter and smooth gently. Bake until golden and a toothpick or skewer comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake, about 45 minutes.
  • Immediately run a knife around the edge of the cake, then put a plate upside down on top of the skillet. Carefully invert the skillet so that the cake is turned onto the plate. (It should come out fairly easily.) Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges and serving warm with canned whipped cream.

BERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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You can use any kind of berries - fresh or frozen - for this jammy twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake. Just note that adding all or mostly blueberries and strawberries will create a sweeter topping than mixing in more acidic blackberries and raspberries. Caramelizing the brown sugar in a skillet before adding the fruit gives you a particularly deep, complex flavor. Because of the moisture in the topping, you'll need to bake this cake a little longer than other, similar butter cakes. You want the surface to be well browned all over, with dark brown edges that yield a slight crunch. Underbaked cake will be soggy, and apt to fall apart.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 (10-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons/56 grams unsalted butter
1/3 cup/71 grams light brown sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (see Tip)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries (about 1 pound), quarter the strawberries, if using
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup/118 milliliters sour cream or plain whole-milk yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups/195 grams all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the topping: In an oven-safe 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice and salt, and whisk until the brown sugar melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to smell like caramel and darkens slightly, about 1 minute longer. (Don't walk away or the mixture may burn.) The mixture will clump and separate, but that's OK.
  • Add fruit, gently tossing to coat with the caramel. Remove from heat and arrange fruit into an even layer on bottom of skillet. Ignore any sugar clumps; they will dissolve during baking.
  • Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest until thoroughly combined. Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Add sour cream and whisk until well mixed. Sprinkle in baking powder, salt and baking soda into the batter, one at a time, and whisking vigorously after each addition.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in flour until just incorporated. The mixture will be lumpy, but that's OK. Don't overmix. Scrape batter into the skillet over the fruit and spread evenly.
  • Bake until the surface is deeply browned all over (with darker brown edges) and the fruit is lightly bubbling along the sides of the skillet, about 35 to 45 minutes, rotating halfway through. A toothpick inserted into cake will come out clean.
  • Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately run a butter knife or offset spatula around the edge of the skillet. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to cool slightly. Carefully invert cake into serving platter. If some berries stick to bottom of skillet, gently remove using offset spatula or knife and place back onto cake. Let cake cool until the fruit topping sets, at least 30 minutes to 1 hour, before serving. Cake is best served on the day it is baked.

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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"This cake is a family favorite when blueberries are in season," writes Charlotte Harrison of North Providence, Rhode Island. "It's also delicious served with vanilla ice cream."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Arrange blueberries in a single layer over brown sugar mixture; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream remaining butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Carefully pour over blueberries. , Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Cool. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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A lemony cake is baked over scrumptious blueberries in a springform pan. Invert the cake so that the blueberries are on top! Serve warm with fresh whipped cream.

Provided by Janet C Belanger

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
¾ cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest. Toss to coat berries, then pour into the prepared pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract and 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest. Stir together 2 cups flour and the baking powder. Beat into butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter over the berries in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Place serving plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert cake and plate together, so that the berries end up on top. Carefully unlock the buckle on the side of the pan and remove. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top of cake and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

RHUBARB BERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I had leftover rhubarb and wanted to create something fresh. With blueberries, strawberries and dried cranberries on hand, I discovered I had a berry upside-down cake. -June Paul, Portage, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
CAKE:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon seedless strawberry jam
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 2 tablespoons butter in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Place in oven 5-6 minutes or until butter is melted; carefully swirl to coat evenly., Place rhubarb, blueberries and cranberries in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar and toss to combine. Transfer to baking dish., In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in jam and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and orange juice, beating well after each addition. Pour over fruit, spreading evenly., Bake 35-45 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes., Loosen edges of cake from pan with a knife; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLACKBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Easy and beautiful cake to make with ingredients you have on hand. Great to take to a party or picnic. Use a cake plate that is wider than the cake; the berries and juice run down the sides, but it is gorgeous when done!

Provided by PamelaP

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh blackberries
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together in a saucepan over medium heat. Add blackberries to brown sugar mixture; cook and stir until mixture bubbles, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir 3/4 cup white sugar into berries, crush berries slightly with a fork, and continue cooking until berries are hot and slightly broken-down, about 5 minutes more; remove from heat and pour into a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Alternately stir flour and milk into butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix vanilla into batter.
  • Pour batter over blackberry mixture in the 9-inch cake pan.
  • Bake cake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan until warm, but not completely cooled, about 30 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the pan to separate cake from the sides, place a cake plate over the top of the pan, and flip the pan. Lift the pan slowly to release the cake from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 313.7 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe berries. This will ensure that your cake is bursting with flavor.
  • Use a combination of berries. This will give your cake a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it. This will prevent the cake from breaking.

Conclusion:

This upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Bonus Tip: Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.

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